Denim jeans, what a different world we would all be in if they weren’t invented. Would it be one that has us all in fancy dress pants, even for mundane things like coffee runs and getting the mail? That’s something we’ll never know. But because of how often the denim jean comes to our rescue whenever we need something decent to cover our legs with, we think that it is entirely possible to actually grow tired of them. Too many cooks spoil the broth…or something along that line. We’re not great with idioms.

Look, look – we’re not dismissing them for life. But, haven’t you ever looked at your favourite pair of denims and thought…meh? Everyone loves denim, but there’s no need to stick to just regular jeans. Denim is for all the parts! A scarf around your neck! Shaped like bells around your arms! In the form of ruffles that are way better than the same-name chip! If you must have jeans, have them with a little something-something on the side: exposed zips, belts at the knees, double waistbands. The world is your denim-clad oyster.

Balenciaga Scarf Frayed Denim Jacket

Golden Goose Deluxe Brand Frayed Denim Midi Skirt

Isabel Marant Hooded Denim Vest

J.W.Anderson Asymmetric Ruffled Denim Midi Skirt

Maggie Marilyn Pleated Denim Jacket

Maggie Marilyn Frayed High-Rise Flared Jeans

Marni Belted Denim Coat

Marques’Almeida One-Shoulder Asymmetric Frayed Denim Top

Off White + Levi’s Boyfriend Jeans

Solace London One-Shoulder Denim Mini Dress

Vetements + Carhartt Cropped Denim Jumpsuit

Vetements + Levi’s High Rise Double Waistband Jeans

Main Image: Marcy Swingle via The New York Times